Thakeham completes second phase of West Sussex development

Housebuilder Thakeham has completed work at Lees Yard – the second of its Wings Wood development in the village of Woodgate, West Sussex.

Lees Yard was a collaboration between Thakeham and housing association Southern Housing under a JCT design and build contract.

It comprises 38 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, available for either affordable rent or shared ownership.

All properties come with energy-efficient heating and double glazing.

Thakeham used various modern construction techniques on the project, including a roof lift trial, where a fully completed roof – with soffit, fascia, tiles and PV panels – was lifted onto a timber frame structure.

Dan Cornelius, partnerships director at Thakeham, said: “This scheme is another example of our successful partnerships model and showcases our ability to run planning applications on a client's behalf.

“By identifying consented land and sharing our expertise and in-house skills, we’ve been able to deliver a high-quality development that brings new, much-needed affordable housing to the local community.

“We’ve forged a strong relationship with Southern Housing and are proud to have Lees Yard in our portfolio of collaborative projects, which also includes the first phase of Wings Wood, Clifton Road in Newhaven and Holmhurst St Mary in Hastings.”

Luke Chandler, director of delivery at Southern Housing, added: “We’re incredibly proud of our strong partnerships that enable us to deliver these high-quality new homes to meet the needs of local people.

“We hope that Lees Yard will be a great place to live, and we look forward to welcoming more new residents to their homes over the coming weeks.”